Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-08-30
BELLrGEREsT CoLOROw.
cheap Young Bueks, Heap Un'
eompahgre, Heap Navajo,
want Heap Fight"
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch.

fBy telegraph t0the Dispatch.l
DENVER, COL, August ga tele-
gram from Meeker by the way OF Glen
wood says A.: Information has been re-
ceived that at Thursdays battle with
Colorow there were five whites killed In
stead Of two, and four wounded. Seven
Indians and two squaws were killed and
five wounded. There has been notight-
ing since Thursday, but over 600 In
dams are camped within six miles.
The Indians are ready to fight at the
least provocation. The loss of nearly
800 ponies and their squaws has made
them wild and they are thirsting for
revenge.
Colorow, it is reported, says he can
get cheap young bucks from White
River: heap Uncompahgre; heap Ma
vaio, who are young and want heap
fight, and unless whites go back Colo
row send for them"
II he should make On attack on the
militia and settlers it is estimated that
it would take the combined efforts OF
1900 regulars to drive them back to
the reservation.
DETAILS OF THURSDAYS FIGHT.
WASHINGTON. August 29.-The fol-
lowing telegram relative to the Ute In
dian trouble has just been received from
General Terry, at Chicago:
A6jutdnt- Generator the United States
army, Washington, ID. c.:
The following has just been received,
dated Fort Duchesna, Utah, August
9th:
10 the assistant AGjmant- General Of
the Department Of the Platte, OHad-
ha, N'c6.
The following has been received from
Lieutenant Burnett, Ninth cavalry, who
with twelve troopers was sent by re-
quest of Indian-Agent Byrnes to pre-
vent the invasion of the Indian reserva-
ton by Colorado State troops and cow
boys near the border OF the reserya-
ton
August 2e4:45 p. IT. Colonel
Byynes, Indian agent. The Colorado
militia, under Major Leslie, and some
cowboys surprised Colorow's camp at
about A. NJ. yesterday, after having
assured Colorow at Wolf Greek the day
before that they would be allowed to
90 back to the reservation unmolested.
The attack was q complete surprise to
the Indians. One child was killed and
one man and one woman slightly
wounded. The Indians returned the
fire, killing one cowboy and wounding
three Others and MORALLY wounding
three militia soldiers. l talked with
Major Leslie this morning, explaining
the situation to him, and came to an
understanding. He assured me he would
not cross the reservation line without
orders from the proper authority.
I sent note to Sheriff Kendall giving
him your message-that il he had any
warrants to serve, to serve them through
you. This was in replyto letter from
him in regard to the warrants in his
possession for Colorow and others. |
am satisfied that my presence prevented
serious fighting and much loss of life,
thanks to the influence of Interpreter
Curtis. The Indians Ungaskel, Wass,
Cavanaugh, and many others want
peace, if possible, or then war to the
knife. / think the trouble is over.
Most of the Indians left at once to see
you. l will camp tonight about
twenty-five miles from the agency, and
come in tomorrow If nothing pre-
vents.
[Signedl GEORGE r. BURNETT,
First Lieutenant Ninth Cavalry.
Agent Byrnes has shown great discre-
ton constantly. He has the confidence
of his Indians perfectly, and if they
are not attacked on their reservation
will hold them securely. They are
well armed aud superbly mounted.
None of those who have lived on the
reservation went to Colorow's assistance
until after the attack.
1t is reported by Lieutenant Bur-
nett that now he is on the reservation.
II further pursuit is made by Colorado
troops they will stay with him and
make q terrible tale OF bloodshed.
The tribe is armed and preparing for
the defensive.
[Signedl RANDLETr,
Commanding Post.
Have telegraphed the same to Gene
raj Crook at Rawlins, where he will be
tomorrow morning.
[Signedl RAY,
Assistant Adjutant- General.